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Upping Your Wood-Buying Game

Most of us are lucky when it comes to wood choices because we’re pretty spoiled with the options we have. But one of the most common questions woodworkers hear is, “Hi, I’ve just moved to a new city. Where can I buy wood?” Buying Wood One of the best transitions a woodworker can make is…

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How to Make a Paper Towel Holder

Time is a-wasting. The holidays are upon us. If you’re struggling to figure out one more something to build for a gift, then here you go; learn how to make a paper towel holder. This is a versatile piece since it is not permanently mounted to a wall or cabinet. It can be moved and…

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Woodmaster 718 Review Part 2: Sanding, Ripping, and Molding

In the first installment of this review, I looked at the set up of the Woodmaster 718, shared some initial impressions, and shared the results of my planing tests. In this segment I will look at the remaining functions that the 718 performs; drum sanding, gang ripping and molding, and will also share some observations…

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120-Volt vs. 240-Volt in the Wood Shop

There is a lot of confusion around the pros and cons between 120 volts and 240 volts in the wood shop. The reason for this is that electricity can be a very, very complicated subject! Fortunately, for woodworkers, it doesn’t have to be complicated at all. This article is not about industrial applications, three-phase power,…

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The Complete Bandsaw Skills Bundle

Description Bundle: The Complete Bandsaw Skills Collection With over 4 1/2 hours of instruction, this collection combines two in-depth video classes from Woodworkers Guild of America and four video download tips – focused specifically on bandsaws and their many functions. Together, these videos will provide you with invaluable instruction and will help you get more…

Serving Utensils

Serve your desserts with style! These artisan serving utensils are the perfect complement to those distinctive desserts and pies we tend to make for special occasions like family gatherings and holidays. We got started making these many years ago because my mother makes an apple pie that is worthy of a special serving utensil and…

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Meet the Woodworker: Charlie Kocourek

Meet Charlie Kocourek, winner of the “Best Furniture Making Blog” and “Best Cabinet Making Blog” categories in the 2016 WWGOA Blogger Awards! October 2016, WWGOA hosted a competition dedicated entirely to all those talented woodworkers out there who share their work with the blogosphere. We asked you to nominate and vote for your favorite bloggers,…

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Holiday Serving Utensils

Serve your holiday desserts with style! These artisan serving utensils are the perfect complement to the special pies or cakes that you have planned for the holidays. We got started making these many years ago because my mother makes an apple pie that is worthy of a special serving utensil and these have proven to…

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Ridgid EB4424 Oscillating Edge Belt and Spindle Sander

Tool reviews are often written based upon an experience with a brand new tool just pulled out of the box. In this case, however, I am writing about a tool that has been put through extreme paces for about a year, as my father and I use it extensively in his woodworking business. You have…

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Time and Money Saving Shop Tips 5-Class Set

Description 5-Class Set: Time and Money Saving Shop Tips (DVD & Streaming) No matter what project you may take on, or which of your shop tools you use, it’s critical to understand the most efficient and safe way to get the most out of your time and tools. With that in mind, this major set…